Computer buffs i need ur help, i have wireless laptop n PC connected to router via cable. i want to connect laptop to PC for printing n file sharinng. i can see the laptop on the PC but cant see the PC from the laptop, if i type in the IP addy of the PC into the laptop i can access the shared folder, but i cant see the... PC in the shared folder on the laptop. please HELP!!!

i can create shortcuts on my desk top using the other computers IP address and the folder i want to point to.

I can access the latop from the PC fine, and i can see the PC from the latop on the workgroup computers but when i click on it i get the error saying i cant access it. but i can view shared folders if i use the IP and the folder name, ie \\192.168.1.11\C\photos

right click on the actual folder and enter it's properties, allow for sharing on the folder.

errr that doesnt actually help the fact i that i cant view the PC from the Laptop on the workgroup computer folder. of course i have to share the folder in the propperties otherwise when i type in the IP then the folder name i wouldnt be able to access it.

Do you have any anti virus type software installed that includes a firewall? Sometimes these can prevent one PC seeing another so try disabling it on the desktop. If that fixes it you need to setup an exclusion in the firewall and re-enable. Also check your router settings to make sure you haven't blocked access in there as some routers have built in firewalls or addressing rulesets.